Toyota LandCruiser 70 vs GWM Cannon Alpha

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 starts from $65,690 before on-road costs, while the GWM Cannon Alpha opens at $52,990. That makes the GWM Cannon Alpha the more affordable entry point by $12,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $72,259 and $58,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 features a 6.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the GWM Cannon Alpha gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The GWM Cannon Alpha counters with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that the Toyota LandCruiser 70 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets cloth upholstery while the GWM Cannon Alpha offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and 2-zone in the GWM Cannon Alpha.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha responds with a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel making 135kW and 480Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 measures 5,235mm long on a 3,180mm wheelbase, 210mm shorter than the GWM Cannon Alpha at 5,445mm (3,350mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,736/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the GWM Cannon Alpha.

Estimated annual total: $2,736 (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha saves you roughly $199 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha). The GWM Cannon Alpha has longer coverage.